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MS Epidemiology at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

MS Epidemiology is a master's programme in Epidemiology, Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health at UCLA. Areas of study: Students should consult the graduate adviser. The Department has active research programs in cancer, molecular/genetic, environmental and occupational epidemiology, neurodegeneration and aging related diseases, diabetes, infectious diseases, and research methodology.

Faculty: Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health  |  Department: Epidemiology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Consult department.  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Students should consult the graduate adviser. The Department has active research programs in cancer, molecular/genetic, environmental and occupational epidemiology, neurodegeneration and aging related diseases, diabetes, infectious diseases, and research methodology. Students must complete at least one year of graduate residence at the University of California and 56 units. At least 20 units must be in the 200 or 500 series. One 596 course (four units) may be applied toward the total course requirements. Projects proposed for the 596 course must be distinct from work toward the MS thesis or capstone.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 1, 2026. GRE: Optional. Letters of recommendation: 3. Applicants with less than three years of post bac professional experience should submit a minimum of two academic. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the departmental application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS]. Applicants should first fill out a SOPHAS application and then complete and pay for the UCLA Graduate Education application. MS: Applicants who hold a prior M.P.H. or doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., Ph.D. or equivalent), or those applicants whose ultimate degree objective is the Ph.D. degree receive priority consideration. The M.S. degree may be earned as part of the process of completing requirements for the Ph.D.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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